My Physician Guide to Herpes

Book excerpt: The My Physician association is composed of top medical professionals who have come together with the goal of educating the public on critical health issues. Drawing on expert knowledge and decades of experience, we have created the My Physician guides to bring you only the most relevant information on the conditions that affect you. Inside the My Physician Guide to Herpes, you will learn what the herpes simplex virus is, the types of herpes viruses and the differences between them, why virtually every person is exposed to the virus, how to get a proper diagnosis, a complete symptom checklist, what to do during an outbreak, why outbreaks occur, a guide to prevention, support groups to help, dating websites for herpes sufferers, alternative treatments, which medications work, the effect of stress on symptoms, how to reduce your risk of contracting herpes, and much more.